Dead Aim (1987)

Ed Marinaro is Malcolm "Mace" Douglas, a street-tough detective who's out for justice-no matter what the cost. While investigating the mysterious suicidal heroin overdoses of four beautiful... See full summary »

Director:

William Vanderkloot

Writer:

Michael A. Simpson

Stars:

Ed Marinaro, Darrell Larson, Cassandra Gava

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ed Marinaro	...	Malcolm 'MACE' Douglas
Darrell Larson	...	Mark Cain
Cassandra Gava	...	Amber
Isaac Hayes	...	Jamal
John Hancock	...	Talbot
William Sanderson	...	Brennan
Corbin Bernsen	...	Webster
William Windom	...	McWhorter
Harry Goz	...	Androsov
Terry Beaver	...	Agent Johnson
Lynn Whitfield	...	Sheila Freeman
Sandi Brannon	...	Misty
Diana Brittain	...	Candi
Carol Chambers	...	Nicole
Shirlene Foss	...	BJ

Storyline

Ed Marinaro is Malcolm "Mace" Douglas, a street-tough detective who's out for justice-no matter what the cost. While investigating the mysterious suicidal heroin overdoses of four beautiful exotic dancers, Mace puts together the pieces of a deadly puzzle, infiltrating a violent ring of shadowy drug and weapons dealers, Mace methodically tracks a serial killer (Rick Washburn) with murderous ties to a ruthless foreign diplomat (Harry Goz). Mace won't stop until he gets some answers. The FBI and KGB have them, but now they're talking back with bullets.

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Plot Keywords:

exotic dancer | weapons dealer | serial killer | overdose | kgb | 

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Taglines:

A cop on the line between justice and revenge.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1987 (France)

Also Known As:

Mace

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Double Helix Films, Hyacinth Productions, RMC Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Mace delivers the final line after the end credits.

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Connections

Featured in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

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Soundtracks

"DANGEROUS DANCE"
Written by Kodat Harrison
Performed by The Kodat Harrison Band
Courtesy of Nolen/Reeves Music, Inc.

User Reviews

independent cop film should be more recognized

Dead aim is a very intense/suspensful cop thriller that is fun. Ed marinaro's role as det. malcolm douglas plays a very dedicated role as the police officer, who is on the line between justice and revenge. Mace who is douglas's nick name is fighting between two gang's taking place in atlanta, georgia, one russian gang led by Harry Goz's character androsov is very interesting. and his right hand man Epi Flexnor, played by character actor rick washburn was very intense. and of couirse the cool gang led by Jamal played by Isaac Hayes was fun, to see him with an accent. mace is caught in between two worlds of gangs. he also investigates the murder's of the herion overdoses of a few exotic dancers. the film's supporting cast also includes, Corbin Bernsen(la law, Major league) william sanderson (blade runner) , john hancock and william windom star in this film. later in the film, it get's more disturbing to what happens to the featured characters. there some action scenes, but is fit to be a police drama. this film was very realistic, intense cop film that people may enjoy, if they like cop films. the film is very short, it should have been a little longer, and the ending is a little confusing and surprising. i like those kind of endings for films of all categories, cause, you get to make it up your own ending. Mace is also a lonesome cop with out any partner. who also falls in love with exotic dancer amber played by cassandra gava. at times mace could be very sypithetic cop. this film is recommended if you can find it. it is only on VHS. i hope one of these days it will be on DVD. this film was also never released in theatres. very independent. it is very hard to find in video stores.